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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.33, 44,251.84 and 17,727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.33, 44,251.84 and 17,727.22 is: 24,461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.33 : 44,251.84 = 17,727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.33/44,251.84 = 17,727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.33x = 44,251.84 × 17,727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.33x = 784,462,213.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,462,213.71/32,069.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,461.45

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